Shirin (played by Desiree Akhavan) is a protagonist in Appropriate Behavior.
Protagonist and bisexual daughter of Persian immigrants. Navigates homelessness and career change after a breakup while confronting her family about her sexuality. Maxine (played by Rebecca Henderson) is a protagonist in Appropriate Behavior.
Shirin's ex-girlfriend and former partner. Works as a teacher at Park Slope school and begins dating someone new after the breakup. Crystal (played by Halley Feiffer) appears in Appropriate Behavior.
Shirin's close friend and supportive roommate. Encourages her to move out, take a new teaching job, and face her challenges independently.
Appropriate Behavior (2015) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Shirin
(played by Desiree Akhavan) — protagonist
Protagonist and bisexual daughter of Persian immigrants. Navigates homelessness and career change after a breakup while confronting her family about her sexuality.
Maxine
(played by Rebecca Henderson) — protagonist
Shirin's ex-girlfriend and former partner. Works as a teacher at Park Slope school and begins dating someone new after the breakup.
Crystal
(played by Halley Feiffer) — supporting
Shirin's close friend and supportive roommate. Encourages her to move out, take a new teaching job, and face her challenges independently.
Key Relationships
Maxine → Crystal
(Alliance Indirect Ally)
Shirin → Crystal
(Social Roommate & Best Friend)
Shirin → Maxine
(Romantic Ex-Girlfriend)
Story Analysis
A young woman navigates heartbreak, family secrets, and self-discovery after a sudden breakup.
